The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) is the prime Government agency with a mandate spanning from Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy to programmes and initiatives in Malta. MITA manages full implementation of IT programmes in Government focusing on enhancing public service delivery and provides the infrastructure needed for the provision of ICT services to Government. MITA is also responsible for the propagation of ICT within society and the economy and to promote and deliver programmes with the intention of enhancing ICT education and the use of ICT as a learning tool.

MISSION
To be the central driver in the evolution of Malta into a world class information society and economy, nurturing the growth of a strong global knowledge workforce and transforming public services through innovation within an incessant aspiration for excellence.

COLLABORATION INTERESTS
MITA is seeking participation in the Fourth Call of the ICT Policy Support Programme under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). Potential roles for MITA are: (i) the contribution of knowledge and expertise for the development of technical and semantic guidelines, procedures and modules that can enhance ease of use, interoperability, security, identity and access controls; (ii) interoperability scenario development, testing and assessment.

Areas for collaboration under CIP ICT Policy Support Programme 2010

Theme 3 ICT for health and inclusion (Thematic)
3.2 Scaling up of eHealth services & supporting the EU eHealth governance initiative

Theme 5 ICT for improved public services for citizens and businesses
5.3 Universal ID

CONTACT PERSON
Mr. Alex Borg
Client Relationship Manager
TEL: (356) 2599 2207
E-MAIL: euaffairs.mita@gov.mt
Web: www.mita.gov.mt

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